Creating a listing

There are several visual effects and listing options available. These are optional and may require a fee.

1. Home Page Featured - These listings will be randomly selected to be displayed on our main page.
2. Category Featured - The listing will be featured above other items in category listings.
3. Gallery Listing - The listing will be featured in the gallery section. This is a free feature.
4. Highlight Listing - The listing with have a highlighted background to attract attention.
5. Bold Listing - The listing title will be displayed with a bold font.
6. Hit counter - A free service to help track how many views your listing has received.
7. Auto Re-list - Automatically re-list an unsold item.

To list items for sale, you must first enter the item information. The following fields are required:

• Category - This is the category and/or sub-category where the listing will be located.
• Title - The title of your listing.
• Quantity - The quantity of goods to be sold or traded.
• Item Location - The location the items will be shipped from.
• Detailed Description - Any information about the item(s) for sale or trade.
• Selling Method – Auction or Fixed Price Listing
• Listing Duration - The number of days the item will be auctioned for.
• Starting Price - The lowest acceptable price for your listing (unless you specify a Reserve), or the cost of goods for a Fixed Price listing.

The following fields are optional:

• Hit Counter Style
• Home Page Featured
• Category Featured
• Gallery Listing
• Highlight Listing
• Bold Listing
• PayPal Email - Supply your PayPal email address and a link will be created for the winning bidder(s) to make a payment.
• Shipping Cost - The additional charge for shipping and handling the item(s).
• Auto Relist - Allows you the option of having your items automatically re-list if they go unsold.
• Upload Base Image - This is the main image for your listing. This image is used if the "Gallery Listing" feature is selected.
• Premium Extra Images - Additional images that can be added to the listing for a fee.

The following options are optional and only available for Traditional Auctions:

• Buy It Now – If this amount is specified, then the buyer may purchase the item for the fixed amount. If the item is purchased in this way, then the auction ends.
• Reserve Price – If this is specified, it is the lowest acceptable price that the item will sell for when the auction closes. If this price is not reached then the item will not be sold.

Adding Images - You can add images when you list an item. You can also edit a listing to include additional images. Images must be in .jpg or .gif format.

• .jpg - File format that reduces file size without reducing image quality.
• .gif - Common file format used specifically for web graphics.

To upload an image (from the 'Sell an Item' form):

1. Click "Browse"
2. Locate the image file on your computer
3. Select the file name
4. Click "Open"

To change an image (from the 'Sell an Item' form):

Check the box marked "Delete"

1. Click "Browse"
2. Locate the image file on your computer
3. Select the file name
4. Click "Open" The images that you choose for your listing can be interchanged. If you do not like the original image order, you can rearrange them by changing their sequence number.